Primary Purpose and Scope the Job

The role is responsible for the research, development and Integrating consumer insight, research, brand management, and all sector requirements. The role is to develop clear ae consumer appeal and position all Java House brands as leading edge in East Africa and beyond.nd detailed product briefs to uncover insights and bring innovative solutions to the market. The aim is to optimiz

Duties and Responsibilities:

Creating and leading a multi-year innovation pipeline for Java House and its subsidiary brands including Commercial Innovation while supporting brand strategies

Identifying trends and insights that lead to the conceptualization of product ideas that will uniquely and competitively position Java House

Work closely with a team of chefs and other related departments to ensure all new products meet technical, price and production parameters

Develop the food and beverage platforms for new concepts and channels for all brands

Drafting and signing off on product specifications and documentation

BUSINESS INTERACTION AND PERFORMANCE

Conceptualization of new products right through the seamless transition to the brand team post launch and track year-one-in-market performance.

Responsible for improving existing product offering to address Ever-Changing Consumer Demands

Work closely with finance in delivering P&L, including Y1 and ongoing volume forecasts, along with pricing and trade recommendations to profitably win in the marketplace.

Drafting and updating company existing/New Product Development procedures and ensuring that all staff are fully compliant

Reporting on product performance on a regular basis

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Food Industry R&D activities and business performance leading  to improved business performance

Presenting new products to potential customers through research and co-creation groups

CUSTOMER INTERACTION AND CO-CREATIONS

Be the key customer contact for all issues concerning product innovations and outcomes (Business-Customer interface).

COMMUNICATION AND TEAM

Fostering an environment in which team members are motivated to generate new ideas based around clear customer feedback.

Taking responsibility for successful handover of product to process development staff

Contribute to all wider business perspectives from a food innovation perspective.

Develop the food and beverage platforms for new concepts and channels for all brands

Formulating new production processes or stages within processes

Generating ideas for new products and researching feasibility in terms of profitability, resource availability and compliance with regulations.

Optimized costing of menu items

Recording and analyzing data

Mapping out the marketing calendar on offers and specials

Liaising with engineering, research, technical and/or production staff

Writing and reading technical papers, reports, reviews and specifications

Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments

Product development scientists are often responsible for supervising a number of projects at once.

Job specifications:

Qualifications

Degree /diploma food manufacturing or food science

Post grad culinary qualifications

Experience

5 years production experience

3 years’ experience in product development

Development chef, experience in creation and costings

Exposure to industrial food processing